Dented bonnets, demolished bumpers, detached tires lie scattered on the asphalt next to splinters of paint and broken glass: Dozens of vehicles collided at a total of 17 different accident sites in several pile-ups on Autobahn 81 near Heilbronn in the afternoon.
According to police, a total of 85 vehicles were involved on the section of the motorway between Untergruppenbach and Ilsfeld. A total of 36 people were slightly injured. No one involved suffered serious injuries.
Well over 100 people were involved in accidents
According to the police, more than 100 people were involved in the accidents. A bus service to Untergruppenbach was set up for those affected or those waiting in traffic jams, where they were cared for in the Stettenfelshalle. According to the “Heilbronner Stimme”, a wedding party also had to show patience. The couple was on the way to the wedding reception in Remseck.
According to the police, it was initially unclear why there were so many accidents. “We are now taking care of those affected and looking after the people,” said a police spokeswoman. Efforts are being made to reopen the important motorway connection as soon as possible. “But it could have been due to the weather,” said the spokeswoman. “We have to check that first.”